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2 Samuel 23:30

2 Samuel 23:31-1953 kjv — Abi–albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan, Shammah the…

King James Version

31

Abi–albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

32

Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,

33

Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,

34

Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

35

Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,

36

Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,

37

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,

38

Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,

39

Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.

— 2 Samuel 23:31-1953, King James Version

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2 Samuel 23:31-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan, Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite, Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite, Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armorbearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah, Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all. ”

  • WEB

    “Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan, Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite, Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite, Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armor bearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah, Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Uriah the Hittite: thirty-seven in all.”

  • NET

    “Abi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan son of Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite, Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite, Igal son of Nathan from Zobah, Bani the Gadite, Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite(the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah), Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite and Uriah the Hittite. Altogether there were thirty-seven.”

  • DRB

    “Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth of Beromi, Eliaba of Salaboni. The sons of Jassen, Jonathan, Semma of Orori, Aliam the son of Sarar the Arorite, Eliphelet the son of Aasbai the son of Machati, Eliam the son of Achitophel the Gelonite, Hesrai of Carmel, Pharai of Arbi, Igaal the son of Nathan of Soba, Bonni of Gadi, Selec of Ammoni, Naharai the Berothite, armourbearer of Joab the son of Sarvia, Ira the Jethrite, Gareb also a Jethrite; Urias the Hethite, thirty and seven in all. ”

  • BBE

    “Abiel the Arbathite, Azmaveth of Bahurim, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, Jashen the Gunite, Jonathan, the son of Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam, the son of Sharar the Hararite, Eliphelet, the son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam, the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Archite, Igal, the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, who had the care of the arms of Joab, son of Zeruiah, Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, Uriah the Hittite: thirty-seven in number.”

  • KJVA

    “Abi–albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan, Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite, Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite, Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah, Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite, Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all. ”

2 Samuel 23 — Context

28

Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

29

Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,

30

Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,

31

Abi–albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

32

Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,

33

Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,

34

Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

35

Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,

36

Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,

37

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,

38

Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,

39

Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.

2 Samuel 23:31-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 23:31-1953 say?
2 Samuel 23:31-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Abi–albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan, Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite, Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite, Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah, Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite, Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 23:31-1953 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 23:31-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 23, verses 31–1953.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 23:31-1953.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 23:31-1953 in?
2 Samuel 23:31-1953 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 23:31-1953?
2 Samuel 23:31-1953 reads (KJV): “Abi–albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan, Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite, Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite, Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah, Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite, Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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